Guided tour of St.Gallen’s old town incl. cathedral and abbey library

Description

The St.Gallen Abbey District has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and the lavish Baroque ensemble including the library and cathedral will leave even culture vultures in breathless amazement. During the approximately 1.5-hour guided tour, you will learn many interesting facts about the Baroque cathedral with its imposing double-towered facade. The heart of the abbey district is the abbey library, which is one of the oldest and most beautiful libraries in the world.This tour also leads through a part of the old town.

Note: The maximum number of participants is 20. Please book a private tour for groups of 6 or more. 

More Information

Meeting Point

Tourist Information, Bankgasse 9, 9001 St.Gallen

Language

Depending on the date, the tour is available in two languages (German/English), German or German and English. The available language options are displayed on the booking screen. 

Time

January up to April

  • 11 a.m. German & English (bilingual)
    • each Saturday

May up to October

  • 11 a.m. German
    • each Monday (except 9.6.), Wednesday, Friday (except 1.8.) and Saturday
  • 11 a.m.English 
    • each Saturday
    • and in addition from June up to August each Friday (except 1.8.)
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November

  • 11 a.m. German & English (bilingual)
    • Saturday, 8. November 2025
    • Saturday, 29. November 2025

December

  • 11 a.m. German & English (bilingual)
    • each Saturday
Important information

For dates between december and april, select ‘German/English’ for the ticket type.

Location

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